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L152 OKV

1993 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,407 mi
Last recorded193,407 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW 540137,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL152 OKV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 193,407 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 193,137 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 191,890 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 191,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 189,502 miles

Both sill sections corroded

Exernal body corroded in several areas

Pass 23 Nov 2015 186,654 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 181,689 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r sills corroded

N/s/r wheel arch corroded

O/s and n/s front bump stops deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded (performance not affected)

Rear tyres low

Pass 15 Nov 2013 179,757 miles

both n/s and o/s sill areas inner/outer heavily corroded

centre exhaust rubber missing exhaust system still secure

o/s front washer jet poor

Pass 23 Nov 2012 177,957 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 175,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 173,490 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 173,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 170,959 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 170,959 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak around engine/gearbox area

slight noise from o/s/r wheel area possible wheel bearing/diff

Pass 1 Nov 2008 169,889 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 165,886 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 165,886 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 154,840 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 154,840 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

rear suspension bushes perished/worn

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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L152 OKV is a 1993 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1993 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 137,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L152 OKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L152 OKV registered?

L152 OKV is a 1993 BMW 540, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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